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Children's Safeguarding Policy

Keeping every child safe, happy and protected

At West Denton Primary, we work hard every day to keep all children safe. Safeguarding means making sure everyone feels happy, cared for and protected in school. If you ever feel worried, unsafe or unsure, you can always talk to a trusted adult. We are here to help you.

Children’s Safeguarding Policy

🛡️ What Safeguarding Means

Safeguarding means keeping you safe every day in school. It includes:

  • Staying safe in school

  • Staying safe online

  • Being listened to

  • Knowing who to talk to

  • Feeling cared for and protected

👩‍🏫 How We Keep You Safe

All adults in school work together to keep you safe. They:

  • Listen carefully if you have a worry

  • Use calm voices and help you feel settled

  • Teach you how to stay safe in school, online and in the community

  • Follow safeguarding rules if they are worried about you

  • Check the school is safe every day

  • Help you with friendships and kind behaviour

🗣️ Who You Can Talk To

You can talk to any adult in school if you feel worried, scared or unsure. This includes:

  • Teachers

  • Teaching assistants

  • Lunchtime staff

  • Office staff

  • Our safeguarding team

  • A trusted adult at home

You will always be listened to.

⚠️ What To Do If You Feel Worried

If something makes you feel worried, unsafe or unsure, you should:

  • Tell an adult you trust

  • Keep telling adults until someone helps

  • Stay close to safe people

  • Use your calm voice

  • Ask for help straight away

💻Staying Safe Online

We teach you how to stay safe when using computers, tablets and phones. You learn to:

  • Keep personal information private

  • Tell an adult if something feels wrong

  • Use safe websites

  • Be kind online

🚫Bullying

Bullying is never allowed at West Denton Primary School. If someone is unkind or makes you feel unsafe, we will help you straight away.

We teach you:

  • What bullying is

  • How to ask for help

  • How to be kind

  • How to support others

If You Are in Danger

If you are ever in danger or at risk of harm, adults in school will act quickly. They will follow our ONE Trust safeguarding rules to keep you safe. This might include talking to your family or getting extra help from people outside school.

Working Together

Safeguarding works best when everyone helps.  We ask children to:

  • Talk to adults

  • Use kind behaviour

  • Look after each other

  • Ask for help when they need it

Together we make West Denton Primary School a calm, kind and safe place to learn.

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